I'll start with the comment that I was happy that at the last moment I was able to make it to the chapter meeting. Dennis did a nice job of conducting it.
The headline story on the Thursday, April 13 edition of the Indianapolis Star announced that FedEx is expecting to increase cargo-handling capacity at Indianapolis International Airport. FedEx plans to expand its second-largest hub in its network of cargo facilities. FedEx claims that it handles an average of 400,000 packages daily through its Indianapolis hub.
FedEx employs about 5,000 full time and part time workers in Indianapolis. No announcements were made in the story about increasing the size of its local workforce, as FedEx has been mum about its expansion strategy. Although very profitable, FedEx has been in a very steep competition with UPS for market share in the express delivery business.
Project Update
Coffy Gregory Aviation Academy Awards Scholarships
Best of all, there are a number of full scholarships (valued at $850) available through Young Eagle Coordinators. Perhaps a former Young Eagle has expressed an interest in learning to fly. Possibly some of your dedicated ground support crew are ready to pursue their own dream of flight. You can help by nominating someone from your local area to attend the program.
The date of the resident portion of the program is from Friday afternoon, May 19 through Sunday, May 21, 2006. While in Oshkosh, participants will enjoy a flight (weather permitting) and begin working on the Aviation Fundamentals course with EAA mentors. In addition, informational sessions will be held with female leaders in the aviation profession.
Space is limited, so act quickly. To qualify, participants must be in the 10th grade or older, and should not have taken the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam yet. Program registration includes participation in the web course, and the weekend experience including meals and lodging. Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Oshkosh. The closest commercial carrier airports are Appleton (ATW) or Green Bay (GRB) airports. EAA will provide shuttle service to and from these designated airports.
This is a unique opportunity. Florence Coffy Gregory, a long-time EAA member and aviation enthusiast from Rockford, Ill., was one of the first licensed female pilots in the country. Her vision and generosity have made this program possible, because she knew the joy of flight and wanted to share her passion with future generations of women. Through her generosity, we can do just that. With your help, a group of deserving and enthusiastic women will follow in Coffy Gregory's footsteps. Download the form at http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/Coffy_2006_reg_app.pdf
For additional information for the 2006 Coffy Gregory Women in Aviation Program, please contact Marion at the Air Academy office, 888-322-3229 (toll-free) or airacademy@eaa.org.
Aviation on the Web
Columbus Man Wins Grand Champion at Sun & Fun
The airplane is now back in its hangar at BAK, but apparently Tom has not yet returned to earth.
Congratulations, Tom Dollmeyer, on building this magnificent bird, and bringing home the hardware.
Thanks to Mike Foushee, Chapter 729 Newsletter Editor
Building Tip
I thought that I did a good job masking my canopy but was greatly disturbed after flying it a while to notice some slight red tinting in some areas on the canopy. No doubt that a couple of small seams along the masking tape weren't perfectly sealed. The canopy wasn't ruined, but it certainly wasn't enjoyable having to look at that bit of overspray every time I flew it. I wanted to remove it but didn't want to use sandpaper of any grit, and didn't know of any chemical, cleaner or paint remover that would remove it without ruining the optics of the Lexan canopy.
One day, while flying with Charlie Westerfield, he tipped me off to the solution: Body clay. Now if you've worked on hot rods or have done much custom painting, you've heard about this stuff (I hadn't). It's designed specifically to remove paint overspray. I just had to try it.
I found a package at the NAPA store. I was a bit shocked at the price: $25 for a small can. If it worked, it had to be worth it for restoring a $500 canopy so I bought it. Next shock: when I opened the can, I discovered a little bar of body clay that was about the same size and weight of a hotel bar of soap: Dang, I was mad! I thought I had been ripped off.
After reading the instructions (always read the instructions!) I found out that a little goes a long way. First off, if working on plastic or soft paint, test it on a scrap or area that won't be visible. I kept a scrap from trimming the canopy, and the body clay didn't seem the harm it. Next, thoroughly clean the part before using the body clay. When you use the body clay, keep the part wet with a gentle mist of clean fresh water. I didn't trust the rusty airport water so I sprang for a bottle of Aqua Fina. It works acceptably well. (I can't endorse any other brands; you'll just have to test them yourself.) Gently rub the overspray with the body clay, keeping the area wet. It doesn't take any real pressure. The paint comes off quickly enough.
The instructions say that if the body clay has been dropped on the ground you should throw it away. They claim that they don't want you to rub dirt or grit into your paint (or canopy). My theory is that they want you to buy another bar of this highly profitable item. Anyway, keep it clean and you'll be alright. I kept the wrapper on it, just in case. I figured that if I dropped it I could cut off the dirty corner.
Body clay works great. Judging by how much was left after removing several sections of overspray, a bar could last just about forever. So if you have some overspray, get a chunk and try it out. Better yet, come and get mine. I have a $24.9957 piece for sale.
Delta and Union Reach Accord
No details were released. The agreement still needs the ratification of the pilots.
Delta has been operating under bankruptcy protection since September, wanted $325 million in annual pay and benefit cuts. The pilots union threatened to strike. Delta has claimed that a strike would force it out of business.
Members With the 'Right Stuff'
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SERVICEMAN UPDATE NEEDED: In December of 2002 Jim Griffin joined Chapter 1311. Shortly before the war with Iraq started Jim signed back up as a Major with the Marines and has been serving in Iraq. He had been receiving the newsletter via email but this past couple of months the emails to him have come back as undeliverable. If anyone knows how to contact Jim, or knows of his whereabouts or of any way to track him down, please contact the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net.
Hendricks County Airport News
The airport board is still making plans for the grass runway. Clark says that users can expect that once the grass runway is started it will be several years before the sod is mature enough to handle traffic.
There are no current plans for new hangars, as the BAA is looking for a new funding source. According to Clark, they have a private source of funding. There is no FBO in the field yet, so the sale of Jet A fuel isn't likely until an FBO wants to locate there. Jet A fuel cannot be sold self-service. The Airport Authority says that an FBO and a truck will be necessary to sell Jet A. Although the runway meets many aircraft's requirements for runway length, many insurance companies will not cover jets landing there because of the field length.
Clark further reports that Tom Utterback has filed a suit against the airport authority for prohibiting ultralight operations. Although the authority appears to be relenting somewhat, there is still lots of controversy on the mixing of so many different sizes of aircraft on the field.
Indianapolis Executive Airport News
Boone County Airport News
Open House
Hangar Space
Young Eagles
Let's continue to introduce kids to the experience of flight and share our passion for aviation. Hopefully we'll inspire more kids to seek careers in aviation or maybe to just study hard, get good jobs and follow in our footsteps. If you would like a copy of the Young Eagles form download it at http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/Young_Eagles_form.pdf
EAA Young Eagles Update: By newsletter publication date more than 1,209,521 Young Eagles have taken their first airplane ride.
Opinion:
Reports like this one get the flying public's attention quickly. How many airliners are careening across the sky with schnockered pilots narrowly averting disaster? I can't help but think of the 1960s movie with Cliff Robertson starring as a senior pilot who kept bottles stashed in the galley, restrooms, cargo hold, under the floorboards, anywhere he could hide his hooch. Scary stuff.
After you think about this a bit, though, what really makes it remarkable is how often it doesn't happen. Sure, maybe a pilot or two has slurped a shot or boarded a bit quicker than the FAA-mandated drying-off period, but it doesn't seem to be an epidemic. It's actually quite rare; Reuters had to go trawling the records of the third world to land this whopper - and they found it in a half-baked operation at that.
Don't believe that? Check the FAA accident records. We don't have a lot of plastered pilots piling up planes.
Those of us who have been flying a while recognize how many things there are to do simultaneously while flying: keeping the airplane upright, communicate, navigate, monitor all of the systems, placading passengers, basically anything about aviating Throwing in an additional parameter like alcohol makes it too difficult to do safely, regardless of the size of the aircraft or quantity and quality of the crew.
I can think of a few reasons why airline flight isn't as much fun or convenient as it used to be, but pilot inebriation isn't one of them. The pilots, airlines and FAA have done a good job of keeping the cockpit sober. You can fret about the TSA, fuel surcharges, airline bankruptcy, weather, parking hassles, missed connections and lost baggage, but be assured that our pilots are sober in the cockpit. Still don't believe it? Check the headlines.
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Calendar of Events
For details on EAA Chapter fly-ins and other local aviation events, visit http://www.eaa.org/events
Special note: There are many events that don't get on the calendar due to various reasons, but the most common is that the information never got to the newsletter editor. If you know of an event that should be listed here please notify the newsletter editor at michaelandkatie@tds.net as soon as possible. Try to provide as much information as you can, including the date, location and who to contact for more information.
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FOR SALE: Custom composite 6.24"-wide panel flush-mount for Garmin GPS 296 or 396, $75 Contact Larry Rush k9hxt@sbcglobal.net
FOR SALE: O-470 engine. Contact Bob Vondersaar bobandteresa78@msn.com for details.
FOR SALE: Four sets of very nice Koss headphones. Contact Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@tds.net for details or to make offer. Proceeds benefit Chapter 1311.
FOR SALE: Three lighted and adjustable "flight desks" for aircraft installation. Contact Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@tds.net for details or to make offer. Proceeds benefit Chapter 1311.
FOR SALE: Stinson L-5 Landing gear Struts. Contact Kenny Shull 317-539-5542.
FOR SALE: Complete Van's RV-6A project with sliding canopy, 160 hp Lycoming engine, new Sensenich fixed pitch metal prop, Vetterman stainless steel exhaust system, some options and small items included. $27,500 John Edwards, 317 539-2737 after 10 a.m.
FOR SALE: Comm1 computer-based VFR communications simulator. Paid $129.94, never used, will take $90 include. shipping. Larry Bothe (Seymour) 812-521-7400 Lbothe@aol.com
AIRCRAFT WANTED: Sport Pilot aircraft. Contact Gus Gustafson at 317-293-4430 or dalefaye@msn.com
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: Cessna 150, currently in Florida. Contact Gus Gustafson at 317-293-4430 or dalefaye@msn.com
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1962 Cessna Skylane 182E. For more information download PDF http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/allen_182e.pdf or contact Bill Allen, 765-342-4402, aba@insightbb.com
WANTED TO BUY: Hirth 2702 engine with a 2.59 G-50 reduction unit. Contact Doug Moncreiff at 317-280-1621 or cmoncreiff@netzero.net
WANTED TO BUY: Used 4-foot brake and 4-foot shear. Contact Troy Grover, 317-919-6594 (cell phone), rv6grover@netzero
WANTED TO BUY: Headsets and intercom. Contact Mark Rinehart, 317-745-2466, capt_riney@yahoo.com
AIRCRAFT FOR SALE: 1967 Skyhawk. For more information download PDF http://www.eaa1311.org/PDF_files/weir_skyhawk.pdf or contact Tom Weir at jtweir@frontiernet.net
HANGAR FOR SUBLET: Space available at 2R2 while Luscombe is being restored. Contact Alan Ward 317-446-0785 or Silvaire8A@aol.com
2006 Membership Roster
Did we miss anybody? Please let us know; we'll get it updated right away.
Dues are Due!
NOTICE: A few members paid their dues for 2006 but Vern doesn't have the list with the names. If you paid but are not listed as a 2006 member, please send and email to both Vern Sullenger sullenger@iquest.net and Michael Mossman michaelandkatie@tds.net so we can get the records corrected.
Aviation Humor
After every flight, Qantas pilots fill out a form, called a "gripe sheet," which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems; document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.
By the way, Qantas is the only major airline that has never had an accident.
P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
P: Something loose in cockpit.
P: Dead bugs on windshield.
P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent.
P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
P: IFF inoperative.
P: Suspected crack in windshield.
P: Number 3 engine missing.
P: Aircraft handles funny.
P: Target radar hums.
P: Mouse in cockpit.
P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
Thanks to Chuck Long
April's Program
Moncreiff has purchased the plans for a JDT Mini-Max, 1550 V-Hi-Max. This small, all-wood airplane can be built with several configurations, including low-wing, mid-wing and high-wing model. Moncreiff is opting for this high-wing variant with its fully-enclosed single-seat cabin.
After traveling to Nappanee IN to get his plans, he spread them out of a table at the April meeting and shared the details with the chapter members. The plans are printed on a very large format paper, with many full-scale templates included. Full building instructions are printed with the plans, including the directions on making the changes necessary to build any version. A highly-detailed bill of materials is included.
The airplane is designed for a small engine, like a two-stroke Rotax, but can accept a four cylinder, four stroke, opposed engine, like a Volkswagen conversion, or anything else of reasonably light weight. The projected empty weight is 400 pounds; gross weight is 700 pounds. Height is 60 inches, length is 16 feet and wing span is 26.5 feet, with a wing area of 118 square feet. With an engine at the higher power range, it should climb at about 950 feet per minute and fly at a maximum speed of 110 miles per hour. Normal cruise speed is in the 75 miles per hour range.
Take off roll should be less than 150 feet, and landing roll about 250 feet on a grass field. Moncreiff has not settled on an engine, yet.
Moncreiff plans on scratch building the airplane. The company claims a build time of just a few hundred hours for kit, and only a few hundred more for scratch build. Doug says that he observed them making parts, and thinks that he can replicate their quick manufacturing techniques to shave some hours off of the potential build time. As an engineer with quite an assortment of power tools for parts fabrication, he's going to give it his best shot.
Good luck on this project, Doug. It looks like it will be a lot of fun to build and fly.
For more information on Mini-Max series of aircraft, visit their web site at http://www.jdtmini-max.com.
After eight years of rebuilding (restoring!) in his shop just north of Brownsburg, Jeff Chapman has finally completed this Piper Tri-Pacer. He flew it to the April Chapter 1311 meeting to show it off. It features a gorgeous emerald green and cream paint scheme, and the interior is fabulous. Jeff has restored the instrument panel to its former glory and added a bit of modern avionics, too. Jeff's finishing details are too numerous to mention; check out the photos for some of them. Jeff's Tri-Pacer has a 160-horsepower engine, making it a possible to haul four people if they aren't too heavy. A unique feature of his short-winged Piper is the droop wing tips, which are a radical departure from the traditional Piper wing tips. Perhaps we'll get a performance report in the near future. He's flown it a total of about 28 hours so far, and plans on a trip out west to visit his son.
We want you to be among the first to know about an exciting opportunity for women and high school girls who are interested in taking the first steps in learning how to fly. This spring, EAA will again host the Coffy Gregory Women in Aviation Program at the EAA Air Academy facility in Oshkosh. The program consists of two parts. AeroScholars, a web-based curriculum that includes EAA's Fundamentals of Aviation course, which starts participants on their journey to take the FAA Private Pilot written test and earn two college-level credits. The second portion of the experience is a weekend residence program held in Oshkosh, featuring presentations and activities to encourage more interest in pursuing flight.
Need information on just about anything related to aviation, but hate "surfing" the web? Or do you hate the sluggishness of your favorite search engine? Jeff Chapman suggests checking out PilotsWebsites.com. On its front page it has hundreds of links to various websites, ranging from Type Clubs, Builders Groups, manufacturer's home pages, and a ton of other resources. Visitors get a chance to rate the sites, allowing you to determine whether or not a visit will be useful to you. Check it out at http://www.pilotwebsites.com/New/25-Feb-2004.html
EAA Chapter 729 member Tom Dollmeyer flew his Glasair project for the first time on Friday Feb. 24. He then did a lot of local flying to get his required 40 hours flown off. On Sunday, April 2, with 40.5 hours on the clock, he finally left the local area by flying to the Sun & Fun Fly-In in Lakeland, FL (LAL).
The judges there were sufficiently impressed with his project - Glasair airframe project, Superior 360 kit built engine, and "home-grown" glass cockpit - that he was presented with the Grand Champion Award on Saturday, April 8.
The construction time was about 6 years. Tom is an engineer at Cummins. Besides building the Glasair airframe, he assembled the Superior 360 kit engine and engineered the glass panel with "steam gauge" backups in the center of the panel.
Unfortunately, Tom lost his camera at the show, and returned with no pictures! Fortunately, a prize winners draws photographers, and he's received a few from friends. He's documented his building process on his web site. Visit the site at http://www.bakalar.org/dollmeyer
Fixing Overspray on a Canopy
When painting an airplane, you need to be extra careful that your masking paper is fully sealed with masking tape. Any tiny little void will let a gentle mist of paint float underneath. Normally, that little bit of overspray makes an annoying fuzzy appearance along a stripe that is easily fixed with a little additional painting. Not so with a canopy!
Atlanta, GA - Delta Air Line's pilots union tentatively agreed on pay and benefit cuts, narrowly dodging a strike just before the highly traveled Easter weekend.
Condensed from Associated Press
Recently, Chapter 1311 has had several new members join who have expressed an interest in learning to fly, building an aircraft, partnering in an existing aircraft, or were looking for a Tech Counselor or other aviation-related service or skill. While the newsletter editor knows most of you he doesn't know all about you. We'd like to offer to our members to opportunity for more of you to network with the new members and make your skills known.
Be sure let the newsletter editor know if any of our members or their families has someone in the service, especially if they have been called up for active duty. We'd like to recognize them and thank them for representing us so honorably.
Dave Clark and Dennis Crawley report that annexation of the airport property by the city of Danville is in process. The city will require sanitary sewers and other improvements. Zoning issues are being raised, as the city is planning its zoning rules for well into the future.
Gus Gustafson reports that Dan Montgomery has a new house on the northwest corner of the airport and is building a new hangar for corporate aircraft. One such building will have an overhang covering part of the ramp, allowing the "suits" to enter their jets without being fully exposed to the weather. Additionally, in Gus's opinion, with all of the investment in the property at Indianapolis Metro Airport, Metro isn't going to go away soon.
Aircraft Lost
Jump Indy owner Phil Chappell crashed his Cessna 182 while taking a flying lesson with instructor Tom Wire. The aircraft was substantially damaged after what was reported to be a fuel exhaustion problem. The future of his skydiving operation is uncertain.
The association is hosting their annual "Affordable Flying" Open House on Saturday, June 17. This is a free offering to the non-flying public, trying to get them interested in aviation. The association can take care of everything before and after the event but being a club with only about 30 members, they will need some extra help the day of the event. They need the following volunteers:
The club will be buying volunteer t-shirts, and volunteers will get free food and drink. Contact Chuck Long (317-892-3146) for Young Eagles, Michael Mossman (765-483-9533) for food service, or Wayne Deckard (317-370-7930) for any other volunteer work you might be able to do.
There are several hangar vacancies available. Anyone desiring to base an aircraft at the airport or use the maintenance hangar will be required to join the association. For more information contact Michael Mossman, association secretary, or see the website http://www.booneairport.org. Rents range from $75 to $110 per month for "open air" hangars, with a one-time $100 application fee required to join. Benefits include access to the maintenance hangar, right to bring in your own mechanic to do your annual or repairs, use of the operations building and a steady supply of low-cost 100 LL (currently about $3.20 per gallon).
Chuck Long is organizing a Young Eagles event the morning of the Boone County Airport's open house on Saturday, June 17. Volunteers are needed for flying and ground support. Contact Chuck at charles.long@GM.com.
Airline Pilot Tries to Fly While Drunk
By Michael Mossman
On Tuesday, April 12, Reuters news service reported that a low-cost Indian airline suspended Captain N. Ronaldo for attempting to fly an aircraft while drunk with 100 passengers on board . Ronaldo failed a breath-analyzer test.
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April 28-29-30 (tentative) - Warbird Fly-In, Freeman Field, Seymour IN. For more information see http://www.freemanfield.org
April 29-30 - Charlie Wells Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast, Springfield IL. For more information call 217-483-3201 or see http://www.wellsscholarship.com
May 12-13 - EAA Southwest Regional, Hondo Municipal Airport (HDO), Hondo TX. For more information see http://www.swrfi.org
May 20 - Sporty's Fly-In and Open House, Clermont County Airport, Cincinnati OH. Free hot dogs. Many manufacturers and exhibitors will be there. For more information see http://www.sportys.com/flyin.
June 10 - EAA Chapter 67 Fly-In Breakfast, Noblesville Airport I80. For more information see http://eaa67.org
June 10 - Annual Antique Aircraft Fly-In and Spring Burger Burn, Columbus IN Airport (BAK). Breakfast and lunch, many activities. For more information contact Mike Williams at 812-375-1954
June 9-11 - Golden West EAA Regional Fly-In, Yuba County Airport (MYV), Marysville CA. For more information see http://www.goldenwestflying.org
June 24-25 - Rocky Mountain EAA Regional Fly-In, Front Range Airport (FTG), Watkins CO. For more information see http://www.rmrfi.org
July 5-9 - Northwest EAA Fly-In, Arlington Municipal Airport (AWO), Arlington WA. For more information see http://www.nweaa.org
July 24-30 - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport (OSH), Oshkosh WI. For more information see http://www.airventure.org
August 19 - North Vernon Airport Awareness Day, North Vernon IN
August 25-27 - EAA Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-In, Marion Municipal Airport (MNN), Marion OH.
September 23 - Paoli Aviation Day, Paoli IN
September 30 - 10th Annual Wood, Fabric & Tailwheels Fly-In, Lee Bottom Flying Field, Hanover IN. For more information see http://www.leebottom.com
September 30-October 1 - Virginia Regional EAA Fly-In, Dinwiddie Co. Aiport (PTB), Petersburg, VA. For more information see http://www.vaeaa.org
October 6-8 - EAA Southeast Regional Fly-In, Middleton Field Airport (GZH), Evergreen AL. For more information see http://serfi.org
October 7 - EAA Chapter 67 Annual Fly-In Barbecue, Noblesville Airport I80. For more information see http://eaa67.org
October 26-29 - Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-In, Casa Grande (AZ) Municipal Airport (CGZ). For more information see http://www.copperstate.org
The next meeting will be Wednesday, May 3, 6:30 p.m. at Hendricks County Airport (2R2) operations building. Program: TBA.
May 3 - TBA
June 7 - TBA
July 5 - TBA
August 2 - TBA
September 6 - TBA
October 4 - TBA
November 1 - TBA
December - Christmas Party
President: Dale "Gus" Gustafson
Vice President: Dennis Crawley
Secretary: Michael Mossman
Treasurer: Vern Sullenger
Director: Dave Helton
Director: Glen Matejcek
Director: Paul Vogel
FOR SALE: Brand new Airwolf oil filter system, still in the box. Paid $ 510, will take $ 300. Fits all Lycoming motors, has STC. Dave Helton, 317-590-5001 or dhelton@iquest.net
Current as of April 5, 2006
See our chapter roster online at http://www.eaa1311.org/memberroster.html
NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S)
BROYLES, John JohnC-DELTA@worldnet.att.net - BUDNY, Skip skbudny@tds.net Mini 500 helicopter BYRUM, Jon jbyrum@byrumarchitects.net RV-7A CHAPMAN, Jeff PoP6756@aol.com Piper Tri-Pacer CLARK, David davecpd@iquest.net Restoring 1946 Aeronca Chief CRAWLEY, Dennis Crawley27@comcast.net Grumman Tiger DAVIDSON, Ginger planecrazy13@att.net RV3 DAVIDSON, Rich ifitsoldillflyit@msn.com RV3 GROVER, Troy rv6grover@netzero.net RV10 GUSTAFSON, Dale DALEFAYE@msn.com Piper J-4 HELTON, Dave dhelton@iquest.net Piper Tri-Pacer HENDERSON, Robert robert_10215@msn.com Christavia MK2 HILL, Ken khill5@indy.rr.com RV-9A KOPESCHKA, Dave iedvk@iquest.net -- KOPESCHKA, Steve stephen.j.kopeschka@rolls-royce.com Little Wing Autogyro LeBARON, Tim TJLebaron@CS.com RV8, Breezy, 1946 Ercoupe LEWIS, Jimmy rudder4@aol.com RV-7A LONG, Chuck charles.long@GM.com Zenair 601 HDS MATEJCEK, Glen aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8 MATEJCEK, Robin aerobubba@earthlink.net RV8 MONCREIFF, Doug cmoncreiff@netzero.net Ultralights, LSPA MOSSMAN, Michael m_mossman@enovationgraphics.com Zenair 601 HDS REYNOLDS, Gary n98gr@aol.com RV6A RINEHART, Mark capt_riney@yahoo.com Kolb Mark III Classic ROLDAN, Erick Phone 765-482-7287 Ducted fan research ROTTLER, Mark mark@rottler.org - RUSH, Larry k9hxt@sbcglobal.net RV6A, RV-8 SHULL, Kenny Phone 317-539-5542 Helping Others SHUMAKER, Kim kkrv-9a@sbcglobal.net RV-9A SULLENGER, Vern sullenger@iquest.net Cherokee 140, RV-7A UTLEY, Ted ted.utley@in.ngb.army.mil - UTTERBACK, Tom Phone 317-839-2505 - VOGEL, Paul pvogel@indy.rr.com Helping others VONDERSAAR, Bob btvondersaar@sbcglobal.net Steen Skybolt VONDERSAAR, Teresa btvondersaar@sbcglobal.net Steen Skybolt NAME EMAIL ADDRESS PROJECT(S) BALDWIN, Fred bladerunnerxz11@netzero.com Sonex BEETHAM, John abeetham@earthlink.net Fokker D VII, Piper Dakota CHAPMAN, Tom tschapman1@aol.com 1957 Cessna 172 EDWARDS, John jwayneedwards@aol.com RV6 GORDON, Jeff Jgordon@speedwayengines.com 1961 Cessna 182 GRIFFIN, Jim jimg@netcapade.net Questar Venture HARRINGTON, Bill bhis60@yahoo Cessna 182 LATHROP, Steve lathropdad@worldnet.att.net BearHawk LAURENZANO, Mike mikelaurenzano@yahoo.com Bushby Mustang II MELCHIOR, Dirk d-r-melchior@msn.com F1 Rocket NG, Bart bng@math.iupui.edu RV-7A NOLAN, Bill TBA - ROBBINS, Will werobbins@flightline.com - ROEVER, Doug dmroever@iquest.net RV-7 Tail kit TURNER, Arvel aero451@hotmail.com RV-9A
EAA Chapter 1311's dues for 2006 are now due. Send your $10 to the treasurer, Vern Sullenger, 1763 Ramsey Lane, Plainfield IN 46168 317-839-8728. Thanks!
Qantas Mechanics
It takes a college degree to fly a plane but only a high school diploma to fix one: a reassurance for those of us who fly routinely in their jobs.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.
S: Something tightened in cockpit.
S: Live bugs on back-order.
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.
S: Evidence removed.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.
S: That's what they're for.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.
S: Suspect you're right.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.
S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right, and be serious.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.
S: Cat installed.
S: Took hammer away from midget
Chapter 1311 member Doug Moncreiff has been looking at building an ultralight for several years. He's constructed his share of radio-controlled models and wanted to transfer that knowledge into a man-carrying aircraft. He's tried a few ultralights recently and decided that having a cabin around himself while flying is a desirable feature. He's recently upgraded his requirements to a single-seat light sport aircraft.
Moncreiff is building the Hi-Max high wing variant. He will be adding two inches to the cabin width and a few inches to the fuselage length to accommodate a full-sized adult.